Visited this park on a Thursday lunch time with my two dogs in tow…read more Parking is not free and you have to download the app to pay-per-hour. I found plenty of free street parking across the street and all around the neighborhood instead. After nearly getting hit by a car a few times and getting approached by an intoxicated looking homeless or two, we finally made it to the park. And then that's when we discovered that the place is NOT DOG FRIENDLY. Omg! At first, I thought I saw the signs wrong and had to actually go up close to it. I also witnessed a bunch of other dog owners walking around the park with their dogs but many had them not leashed. That's when it dawned on me why the park has a no dog allowed policy. It's honestly very infuriating when people are so blatantly disrespectful about park policies and other people's safety. Not to mention the dog shit everywhere that really shouldn't have been there. Ugh. And that was enough of LA County shenanigans for me that day.

The oceanfront Veterans Park is located at the corner of south catalina avenue and torrance…read moreboulevard, which features grass, trees, and playground. The community center, formerly the main library of Redondo beach, is currently unavailable and under construction. I always like the elevated ocean view, and found it's quite peaceful to walk around here.

Hubbers and I have been finding ourselves in this village way more often in the last couple of…read moremonths vs. the last couple of decades! It's a better late than never kinda thing, I guess? But it has been awhile prior to our first restaurant run. Truly a great beachside destination. Plenty of eateries (and many of them dog friendly!) and shops for everyone's budget. The beach is literally a block or two away and parking isn't horrendously expensive unlike some other beaches or shorelines. (A buck and a half per hour is a steal!) It's a pretty chill and kickback area. Some grub spots have live bands/music you can vibe to. But the best part of the village is definitely walking by the shores! The views. Of the water alongside the mountains are breathtaking. I imagine the best time to come through is during the spring and summer. We have yet to experience the area during the fall and winter seasons. We do intend to find out, though! Will update as needed!

Riviera Village felt like a warm and lively place when I visited with someone and I saw so many…read moreteenagers walking around the shops and enjoying the farmers market. The atmosphere felt cozy and energetic at the same time with music, friendly voices, and the smell of fresh food filling the air. Teenagers would love how easy it is to explore because everything is close together and full of personality. The service at the small shops felt personal and welcoming which made the whole experience feel more meaningful. The value was impressive because there were many affordable treats and unique items that did not feel overpriced. The quality of the stores and food stands was high and everything felt thoughtfully arranged. The selection was wide enough to keep teenagers entertained whether they wanted snacks, clothes, handmade items, or just a fun place to walk. I have only been there once before writing this review but it was one of the most relaxing and enjoyable places I have visited. I highly recommend that teenagers go there because it gives them a chance to feel independent, creative, and connected to a lively community.

The San Franciscan in me tells me there's no point in parking in a pay-to-park parking structure in…read moreSouthern California. Yes, many places have "difficult parking," but difficult is a relative term, and compared to most of San Francisco's most difficult street parking, the most difficult of difficult SoCal street parking is quite easy. You just have to be patient--and willing to walk more than half a mile. The Huntington Beach-City Beach-on-Wednesdays-in-the-summer kid in me tells me that you have to pay to park at the beach. What, are you going to find some free parking somewhere on Beach Boulevard (where?) and then drag your boogie boards, cooler, Bing Tennis set, towels, umbrella, and sand toys along the sidewalk and then along the hot sand for more than a mile? You're crazy! And that quandary is why I'm reviewing Hermosa Beach's Municipal Parking lot. You definitely should look for some free street parking near the beach if you can find it, but there are meters everywhere, so if you're going to pay for parking, you might as well have easyish access to the beach, right? According to the website, the rate is $1.25 per hour until eight p.m., when it climbs to $1.50 per hour. It supposedly closes at two a.m., but there's a 72-hour maximum, so I don't know what that means, exactly. Do they charge you hourly up until 72 hours, or is that just the longest they'll leave your car there before they'll tow it? And is there a daily maximum? Again, I don't know. But the price isn't bad considering you probably won't spend more than four hours at this particular beach, unless you plan to shop and eat out and/or rent a bike for a long ride. It's not the cleanest structure in the world (there's sand everywhere), but it's by the beach, so it could be much dirtier and grodier. There are 300 total spaces on multiple levels, and I don't think I've ever seen it anywhere near full. If you're driving--and of course you are, because why else would you be looking up parking for Hermosa Beach?--reward yourself by going a little bit out of your way and picking up a delicious sandwich and deli side from Boccato's Groceries (https://www.yelp.com/biz/boccatos-groceries-hermosa-beach). If the owner is there, tell him that John S. sent you. If he doesn't know who John S. is, tell him the younger brother of Margaret.

It's seriously hard trying to find a place to park your car near LAX and not have issues with…read moreeither getting dropped off or even more importantly, getting picked up. If you look at the ratings of some other places, they are all pretty low, and for good reason. I've tried just about every company out there, and I've either had damage to my vehicle, or trouble getting to and from the airport in a timely manner. Well, I have to say, my search is over. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. My truck was taken care of... even got a compliment on it, and the driver (I really wish I could remember his name) played a great song list while we were in the van, was polite, courteous, helpful, and most importantly didn't keep me waiting too long to be picked up. AC Hotel is my new go to for parking when traveling out of LAX. Thanks gentlemen for taking care of me!

My Goal is to commend "Good "Customer Service rather than complain on "poor" customer service…read more Jesse, Yuliza, & Melanie all exhibited Warm Welcomes, Great Hospitality, & Great Problem Solving Skills. From the friendly hi and bye from valet. To the awesome Bartenders + Delicious food. The AC Hotel El Segundo has really went out of their way in staffing. Great Job.

Loved our sunset stroll recently at Roessler Point. It has free parking, nice coastal and ocean…read moreviews, doggie trash dispensers just to name a few. Many locals have children playing soccer and basketball. It also has a nice trail and those without dogs can visit the tidepool along with direct access to the water. It connects right over to Rats Beach and Torrance Beach. I quite enjoyed my short and relaxing walks with the dogs here. Too bad there's no benches to sit down so one can really gawk at the ocean and people watch at the same time!

This magical location in Malaga Cove is so special to us as it secures such a sentimental place in…read moreour hearts !! We've been visiting this little gazebo for over 25 years and the view is always stunning any time of the day or evening !! I am very lucky and grateful ! Cheers !

It's $10 per day, but I only needed to park for 15 min. Kinda pricey! And the pay machine was on…read morethe opposite end of a very large lot from where I was going.

Great place to park your car if you are going to carpool or take the bus or metro. Several buses…read morepick up people hear to go to casinos. There is a metro station nearby so can leave your car here. It is a very large parking lot with 244 spaces available and it's free.

Great location where at least 16 bikes can be locked up on Catalina & Avenue I! Why drive when you…read morecan enjoy the outdoors, get exercise and park your bike for free? :)

We lived down the street on Morningside Dr. I walked through their parking lot as a short cut…read morewalking to school at American Martyrs school. Very popular pottery. My sister and her friends went there for their bridal showers to get place settings in the mid sixties !

What happened to our beautiful open space here in Manhattan Beach?…read more This used to be such a lovely upscale area to come and sit outside next to a water feature. Everything is dilapidated now. The water feature doesn't work. But there are still scores of screaming kids that run up and down the concrete remains. The escalators to and from the parking frequently are broken. And yet they continue to charge outrageous amounts for the parking, now through centralized pae stations rather than meters which are unattractively bagged with bright yellow plastic bags. TL/dr: One would expect more from a high and neighborhood common space.

There are several lots in and around the downtown area, all are pay lots and have limits from 2-10…read morehours, the city is very diligent about checking the meters and if you don't pay you will probably get a ticket. The closer to the beach you want to park the harder it is to find parking, there are several large garages 2-3 blocks from the beach that usually have parking, most lots have free charging for Electric Vehicles, make sure to pay for parking and vacate the spots at the end of the posted time limit. If you find street parking curb your wheels or you will get a ticket.

This city gives tickets for not curbing your wheels. I later found out that they have a sticker on…read morethe back of the parking meters indicating to curb your wheels. Such hogwash, next time I'll bring a leveler.